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AV12 YXM

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,479 mi
Last recorded116,479 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YXM
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 116,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 108,513 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 95,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,096 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 80,802 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 80,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 75,860 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 73,188 miles

Nearside Front brake binding on

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,523 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,175 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,258 miles

front brake pads getting down

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2015 42,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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AV12 YXM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV12 YXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV12 YXM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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